Ford F-150 Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
Surpassed Toyota in quality control see full Ford F-150 review |
2010 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
Built Ford Tough, need I say more? I have always driven Fords and I plan to always drive Fords, best car company, period. see full Ford F-150 review |
2010 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Ford did not use any bale out money from the government. They are building cars and trucks that are green. These cars and truck are very reliable. see full Ford F-150 review |
2009 | 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed 248-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Ford is american. they make great trucks and stylish vehicles. They were the first car produced in a factory and the name has stuck ever since see full Ford F-150 review |
2009 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Ford truck reliability history see full Ford F-150 review |
2006 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
I have had several ford trucks in the past. All have been strong trucks. The dealer has always treated me well. see full Ford F-150 review |
2005 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
after 5 years of ownership the image Ford owners painted me shines true. as a work truck none superseedes. see full Ford F-150 review |
2004 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
American company with excellent leadership and NOT government owned see full Ford F-150 review |
2004 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
reliability over years see full Ford F-150 review |
2004 | 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
ford tough see full Ford F-150 review |
Mazda Protege Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2003 | 4dr Wagon 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Although the "zoom-zoom" campaign ended, Mazda still enjoys a performance- and excitement-orientated reputation- deservedly so. The RX-7, RX-8 and Miata, and the historical use of rotary engines established that, from the beginning. Professional reviewers often called the Protege5 a "5-door Miata," and it is accurate- this is a zippy, fun-to-drive little car, as much fun as a Miata is (with the top up, at least,) and for a smaller car, cargo room is great. This was my first Mazda-branded vehicle (Ford Rangers and Mazda B-Series trucks were build on the same assembly line, the only differences being cosmetic) and it will probably NOT be my last. see full Mazda Protege review |
2003 | 4dr Wagon 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Both the real-world reputation, and that Mazda is active in motorsports (except Nascar, but I HATE Nascar, so that exclusion is a plus for me.) see full Mazda Protege review |
2003 | 4dr Wagon 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
It is not a re-badged Ford but rather a Japanese built Mazda. see full Mazda Protege review |
2003 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Many other car companies come with a community behind them as well. The Mazda community is just amazing, the amount of immature bragging compared with other car companies is invisible, people are all about helping each other out. It is truely amazing. see full Mazda Protege review |
2002 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Mazda has been a good brand for as long as I can remember see full Mazda Protege review |